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Explore South America on a river cruise. Effortlessly float between quaint villages, scenic countryside, and history-rich cities and destinations like Nauta, Iquitos, Pucate, Coca, and Quito without unpacking your bags. Enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Village Visits, and Fishing on a specialty South America river cruise. river cruises cost from $1,550 to $14,010 for a 5 to 10 days trip. Adventure Life's South America cruise specialists can help you plan the perfect trip. Contact us to get started planning your trip now.
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Into the Wild Amazon
from $3,600
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Discover the Marañon River
  • Spot Amazon wildlife
  • Visit Amazon village riberenos
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Embark on a 4-day cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour, followed by adventures along the Marañon River, featuring wildlife encounters and visits to local communities. Enjoy guided excursions and regional cuisine by renowned chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
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Giant water lilies, called Victoria Regia, floating in the Amazon
from $8,330
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Discover Ucayali River wildlife
  • Engage with Amazonian ribereños
  • Observe Tahuayo River birdlife
  • Visit Nauta’s bustling market
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise through Peru's Amazon on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos and exploring the Ucayali River, wildlife, and local villages. Finish your adventure with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center before returning home.
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Explore the Amazon by kayak
from $5,990
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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Admire the rainforest landscape
  • Meet the legendary pink dolphin
  • Visit an observation tower
  • Yasuni National Park exploration
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Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $4,827
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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Watch for the pink river dolphin
  • Interact with local school children
  • Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
  • View the Amazon Basin from above
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Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $5,130
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.
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Sunrise over the Amazon
from $5,000
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day river cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, beginning in Iquitos. Explore diverse wildlife, visit local villages, and enjoy activities like fishing and canoeing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve before returning to Iquitos.
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Admire the strange beauty of the Amazon
from $2,995
up 50% off
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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
  • Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
  • Observe parrots and Amazon birds
  • Learn the Amazonian culture
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Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.
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Village by a River Bank in the Peruvian Amazon
from $9,450
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Exploring the Upper Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • View the headwaters of the Amazon
  • Sail the black waters of the Yarapa
  • Explore Nauta the Forest of Mirrors
  • See the biodiversity of Las Palmas
  • Enjoy guided activities onboard
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Set sail on this 8-day Crucero Amazonas offering exceptional upper amazon cruises along the Amazon River. From Iquitos, cross the Yarapa River to witness avian species. Visit Puerto Miguel, Las Palmas, and Nauta Cano. Enjoy onboard activities during this premier luxury amazon cruise peru experience.
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A monkey in the Amazon
from $3,750
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore Iquitos heritage charm
  • Experience the Marañon River
  • Spot Amazon wildlife
  • Visit Yarapa River villages
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Iquitos / Nauta
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Variable
Experience a 4-day Amazon River cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting with a city tour and tasty Amazon-inspired cuisine. Explore vibrant wildlife along the Ucayali, Tahuayo, and Yarapa Rivers, while enjoying nighttime excursions and a visit to local villages.
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Pink River Dolphins
from $8,640
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Roundtrip Lima - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
  • Watch for Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
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Lima / Lima
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Variable
Embark on this 10-day cruise roundtrip Lima aboard the Delfin II and explore the pristine rainforest of Peru's Amazon region. Experience thrilling adventures as you navigate through jungle waterways, encounter a variety of wildlife, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture of ribereños. Discover the tranquility of quiet lakes, surrounded by towering ceiba trees and magnificent lily pads, while witnessing breathtaking sunsets.
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Guests explore the Amazon Dorado River at night by Skiff, Argentina
from $6,608
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima to Lima - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Kayak black-water lagoons
  • Watch for Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
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Lima / Iquitos
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Variable
Explore the Peruvian Amazon on a 9-day cruise aboard Delfin II, beginning with an overnight stay in Lima and continuing deep into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Enjoy daily skiff and kayak excursions, wildlife sightings, and cultural visits in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
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Guests explore the Amazon River
from $4,947
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Kayak black-water lagoons
  • Watch for Amazon wildlifeVisit loca
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
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Lima / Lima
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Hiking
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Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
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Sunset over the still waters of the Amazon
from $11,340
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Experience birdwatching
  • Discover some products
  • Visit some villages
  • Enjoy Swimming and kayaking
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Nauta / Nauta
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Variable
Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.
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A pair of macaws in the Amazon
from $5,990
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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
  • Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
  • Kayak though the Indillama River
  • Learn from Kichwa women
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Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $7,980
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Enjoy Amazon River birdwatching
  • Discover Yacapana Islands wildlife
  • Visit remote Amazon villages
  • Observe Ucayali River wildlife
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Peru's northern Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour. Explore remote villages, rich wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and fishing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
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The Amazon River
from $4,920
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $6,840
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
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Nauta / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Amazonian landscape during a boat trip trough the pristine river
from $5,000
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Voyage on the Amazon

5 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • See the historical town of Orellana
  • See monkeys in Rescue center
  • Discover the Yagua community
  • Visit wildlife in Manatee Center
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing, Cooking Classes
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Variable
Embark on a 5-day adventure aboard the luxury ship Crucero Amazonas, experiencing the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Explore the pristine beauty of the Amazon River, immerse in local cultures, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike.
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